Show Notes
Remember when relatable cars felt special?
In this episode of The Radiator Arms, James and Will sit down to talk about why so many modern cars feel less soulful than the ones we grew up loving. From affordable first cars to the icons that defined generations, they reflect on the machines that had character, connection and pride built into every drive.
It’s a nostalgic, funny, and honest look at how car culture has changed — why we’ve lost some of that everyday magic, and what still keeps us falling in love with cars today.
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